Senator Basheer Lado, the president’s special adviser on senate matters, revealed in an Abuja statement on Tuesday, August 13, that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the bill pertaining to the salaries and allowances of judicial office holders into law.
Lado said: “This extraordinary move underscores Mr President’s absolute prioritisation of the welfare of Nigerian workers above all else just like he did when he recently put on hold an ongoing Federal Executive Council meeting to assent to the new National Minimum Wage Bill of N70,000.
“Prescribes salaries, allowances, etc., for judicial officers to reflect the changing realities and consequentially amend the provisions of the Certain Political, Public and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc.), Act, No.6, 2002 (as amended) to delete the provisions relating to Judicial Office Holders.”
He listed “the prescription of salaries, allowances, and other benefits for Judicial Officers” as one of the Act’s key characteristics.
“The amendment of the Certain Political, Public and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc.) Act, No.6, 2002 (as amended) which provides for the deletion of provisions relating to Judicial Office Holders from the aforementioned Act.”
He called the President’s signing of the Bill a historic development and evidence of his steadfast dedication to the well-being of Nigeria’s labour force.
He said: “In a demonstration of his visionary leadership and deep compassion for the Nigerian people, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCON has once again affirmed his unwavering commitment to the welfare of the nation’s workforce by assenting to the revised Salaries and Allowances for Judicial Office Holders.
“This landmark decision reflects Mr. President’s profound dedication to ensuring that every salary earner in Nigeria, especially those serving in vital and strategic roles, receives the recognition and compensation they deserve.
“By prioritising the financial well-being of our judicial officers, Mr. President is not only reinforcing the integrity of our justice system but also setting a new standard for leadership that truly values the hard work and sacrifices of all Nigerian workers.
“Under President Tinubu’s administration, the welfare of our workers has become a central pillar of national progress.
“His visionary policies continue to uplift the lives of millions, ensuring that the dignity of labour is upheld and that those who serve our nation are justly rewarded.
“This assent is a clear testament to Mr. President’s tireless efforts to build a more prosperous and equitable Nigeria, where every worker is empowered to contribute to the nation’s greatness.
“As we look to the future with hope and determination, Mr. President remains steadfast in his mission to champion initiatives that deliver fair compensation, improved working conditions, and a brighter future for all Nigerians.”
Lado praised Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abass Tajudeen and Senate President Godswill Akpabio for their patriotic dedication to steadily enhancing the wellbeing of Nigerians.
He also praised the 10th National Assembly members for passing and sending the executive Bill, which the President has now swiftly signed into law, with the goal of improving the welfare of Nigerians.
He called on all holders of judicial offices nationwide to step up their efforts to guarantee prompt and just administration of justice, given the President’s recent action to improve their general welfare and well-being.
“The judiciary remains the hope of the common man and it is hoped that Nigerians seeking justice get it irrespective of their status in life,” he said.
